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Master Competency Checklist

2015 MAERB Core Curriculum

Explanatory Note: Students are required to pass all the psychomotor and affective competencies in the MAERB Core Curriculum.

Institution Name: Henderson Community College

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Psychomotor & Affective Competencies

I. Anatomy & Physiology Competencies
I. Anatomy & Physiology Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
I.P.1. Measure and record:          
a. blood pressure 140        
b. temperature 140        
c. pulse 140        
d. respirations 140        
e. height 140        
f. weight 140        
g. length (infant) 140        
h. head circumference (infant) 140        
i. pulse oximetry 140        
I.P.2. Perform:          
a. electrocardiography 240        
b. venipuncture 120        
c. capillary puncture 120        
d. pulmonary function testing 240        
I.P.3. Perform patient screening using established protocols 140/240        
I.P.4. Verify the rules of medication administration:          
a. right patient 270        
b. right medication 270        
c. right dose 270        
d. right route 270        
e. right time 270        
f. right documentation 270        
I.P.5. Select proper sites for administering parenteral medication 270        
I.P.6. Administer oral medications 270        
I.P.7. Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications 270        
I.P.8. Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment 240        
I.P.9. Assist provider with a patient exam 140        
I.P.10. Perform a quality control measure 120        
I.P.11. Obtain specimens and perform:          
a. CLIA waived hematology test 120        
b. CLIA waived chemistry test 220        
c.  CLIA waived urinalysis 220        
d.  CLIA waived immunology test 120        
e. CLIA waived microbiology test 120        
I.P.12. Produce up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR

AHA

CPR

       
I.P.13. Perform first aid procedures for:

 

       
a. bleeding

140/240

AHA CPR or KHP 190

       
b. diabetic coma or insulin shock

140/240

AHA CPR or KHP 190

       
c. fractures

140/240

AHA CPR or KHP 190

       
d. seizures

140/240

AHA CPR or KHP 190

       
e. shock

140/240

AHA CPR or KHP 190

       
f. syncope

140/240

AHA CPR or KHP 190

       
I.A.1. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment

140

       
I.A.2. Incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care 

140

       
II. Applied Mathematics Competencies
II. Applied Mathematics Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
II.P.1. Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration

270

       
II.P.2. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results 

120/140

       
II.P.3. Maintain lab test results using flow sheets

140

       
II.P.4. Document on a growth chart

240

       
II.A.1. Reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results

120/140

       
III. Infection Control Competencies
III. Infection Control Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
III.P.1. Participate in bloodborne pathogen training

140

       
III.P.2. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE)

140

       
III.P.3. Perform handwashing

140

       
III.P.4. Prepare items for autoclaving

240

       
III.P.5. Perform sterilization procedures

240

       
III.P.6. Prepare a sterile field

240

       
III.P.7. Perform within a sterile field

240

       
III.P.8. Perform wound care

240

       
III.P.9. Perform dressing change

240

       
III.P.10. Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material

 

       
a. sharps

120/220

140/240

       
b. regulated wastes

120/220

140/240

       
III.A.1. Recognize the implications for failure to comply with Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings

105

       
IV. Nutrition Competencies
IV. Nutrition Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
IV.P.1. Instruct a patient according to patient’s special dietary needs

140

       
IV.A.1. Show awareness of patient’s concerns regarding a dietary change  

140

       
V. Concepts of Effective Communication Competencies
V. Concepts of Effective Communication Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
V.P.1. Use feedback techniques to obtain patient information including:

 

       
a. reflection

105

       
b. restatement

105

       
c. clarification

105

       
V.P.3. Use medical terminology correctly and pronounced accurately to communicate information to providers and patients

140

       
V.P.4. Coach patients regarding:

 

       
a. office policies

240

       
b. health maintenance

240

       
c. disease prevention

240

       
d. treatment plan

240

       
V.P.5. Coach patients appropriately considering:

 

       
a. cultural diversity

240

       
b. developmental life stage

240

       
c. communication barriers

240

       
V.P.6. Demonstrate professional telephone techniques

150

       
V.P.7. Document telephone messages accurately

150

       
V.P.8. Compose professional correspondence utilizing electronic technology

150

       
V.P.9. Develop a current list of community resources related to patients’ healthcare needs

105

       
V.P.10. Facilitate referrals to community resources in the role of a patient navigator 

140/240

       
V.P.11. Report relevant information concisely and accurately

105

       
V.A.1. Demonstrate: 

 

       
a. empathy

105

       
b. active listening

105

       
c. nonverbal communication

105

       
V.A.2.  Demonstrate the principles of self-boundaries

105

       
V.A.3.  Demonstrate respect for individual diversity including:

 

       
a. gender

105

       
b. race

105

       
c. religion

105

       
d. age

105

       
e. economic status

105

       
f. appearance

105

       
V.A.4.  Explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure 

140/240

       
VI. Administrative Functions Competencies
VI. Administrative Functions Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
VI.P.1. Manage appointment schedule using established priorities

150

       
VI.P.2. Schedule a patient procedure

150

       
VI.P.3. Create a patient’s medical record 

150

       
VI.P.4. Organize a patient’s medical record

150

       
VI.P.5. File patient medical records

150

       
VI.P.6. Utilize an EMR 

230

       
VI.P.7. Input patient data utilizing a practice management system

230

       
VI.P.8. Perform routine maintenance of administrative or clinical equipment

150

       
VI.P.9. Perform an inventory with documentation

150

       
VI.A.1. Display sensitivity when managing appointments

150

       
VII. Basic Practice Finances Competencies
VII. Basic Practice Finances Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
VII.P.1. Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting:

 

       
a. charges

230/250

       
b. payments

230/250

       
c. adjustments

230/250

       
VII.P.2. Prepare a bank deposit

250

       
VII.P.3. Obtain accurate patient billing information

230

       
VII.P.4. Inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered

250

       
VII.A.1. Demonstrate professionalism when discussing patient's billing record

250

       
VII.A.2.  Display sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered

250

       
VIII. Third Party Reimbursement Competencies
VIII. Third Party Reimbursement Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
VIII.P.1. Interpret information on an insurance card

250

       
VIII.P.2. Verify eligibility for services including documentation

250

       
VIII.P.3. Obtain precertification or preauthorization  including documentation

250

       
VIII.P.4. Complete an insurance claim form

230/250

       
VIII.A.1. Interact professionally with third party representatives

250

       
VIII.A.2. Display tactful behavior when communicating with medical providers regarding third party requirements

250

       
VIII.A.3. Show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding third party requirements

250

       
IX. Procedural and Diagnostic Coding Competencies
IX. Procedural and Diagnostic Coding Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
IX.P.1. Perform procedural coding

230/250

       
IX.P.2. Perform diagnostic coding

230/250

       
IX.P.3. Utilize medical necessity guidelines 

230/250

       
IX.A.1. Utilize tactful communication skills with medical providers to ensure accurate code selection

250

       
X. Legal Implications Competencies
X. Legal Implications Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
X.P.1. Locate a state’s legal scope of practice for medical assistants 

105

       
X.P.2. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to:

 

       
a. privacy

150

       
b. release of information

150

       
X.P.3. Document patient care accurately in the medical record

150

       
X.P.4. Apply the Patient’s Bill of Rights as it relates to:

 

       
a. choice of treatment

105

       
b. consent for treatment

105

       
c. refusal of treatment

105

       
X.P.5. Perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes

105

       
X.P.6. Report an illegal activity in the healthcare setting following proper protocol

105

       
X.P.7. Complete an incident report related to an error in patient care

105

       
X.A.1.  Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights

105

       
X.A.2. Protect the integrity of the medical record 

105

       
XI. Ethical Considerations Competencies
XI. Ethical Considerations Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
XI.P.1. Develop a plan for separation of personal and professional ethics

105

       
XI.P.2. Demonstrate appropriate response(s) to ethical issues

105

       
XI.A.1.  Recognize the impact personal ethics and morals have on the delivery of healthcare

105

       
XII. Protective Practices Competencies
XII. Protective Practices Course Grade Pass Date Inst.
XII.P.1. Comply with:

 

       
a. safety signs

120/140

       
b. symbols

120/140

       
c. labels

120/140

       
XII.P.2. Demonstrate proper use of:

 

       
a. eyewash equipment

120/140

       
b. fire extinguishers

120/140

       
c. sharps disposal containers

120/140

       
XII.P.3. Use proper body mechanics

105

       
XII.P.5. Evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe working conditions

140

       
XII.A.1. Recognize the physical and emotional effects on persons involved in an emergency situation

140

       
XII.A.2. Demonstrate self-awareness in responding to an emergency situation

140

       

* Revised 8/20/2019